The Winnipeg Jets were silent at the National Hockey League trade deadline and while GM Kevin Cheveldayoff made his requisite telephone calls, he said the inactivity prior to the window closing was also somewhat by design.
Cheveldayoff said Monday afternoon that cap flexibility will be critical for the Jets as they head into the offseason, especially with new deals pending for restricted free agents Mark Scheifele, Jacob Trouba and Adam Lowry.
"The salary cap.